Public transit apps. Acquired by Apple in 2013.
Company was acquired
Event Year: 2012
Company was acquired
Event Year: 2012
Embark was a mobile application created to simplify urban navigation through public transportation. The iOS and Android app provided real-time arrival information for trains and buses, along with push notifications for service delays. Boasting over half a million users and experiencing significant growth, Embark aimed to modernize urban transit by leveraging smartphone technology. The application supported twelve major transportation systems across the US and the UK, with plans for further expansion. Embark received recognition for its innovation, winning awards such as the New York MTA App Quest and NYC Big Apps 3.0 contests for best transit and mobility app. Acquired by Apple in 2013, Embark demonstrated the potential of mobile solutions in enhancing the public transit experience.
Embark was a mobile application created to simplify urban navigation through public transportation. The iOS and Android app provided real-time arrival information for trains and buses, along with push notifications for service delays. Boasting over half a million users and experiencing significant growth, Embark aimed to modernize urban transit by leveraging smartphone technology. The application supported twelve major transportation systems across the US and the UK, with plans for further expansion. Embark received recognition for its innovation, winning awards such as the New York MTA App Quest and NYC Big Apps 3.0 contests for best transit and mobility app. Acquired by Apple in 2013, Embark demonstrated the potential of mobile solutions in enhancing the public transit experience.
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Summer 2011
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Summer 2011
Consumer
Consumer
Consumer -> Transportation Services
Consumer -> Transportation Services
Team size: 2
Hiring: No
Team size: 2
Hiring: No
